Itinerary
Island Serenity: Discovering the Yaeyama Jewel
7 days · 13 stops · ¥100,000–¥150,000
Uncover the hidden beauty and cultural gems of the Yaeyama Islands with a serene journey through Ishigaki, Iriomote, Taketomi, and Hateruma.
Days
Ishigaki Public Market
Okinawa
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Schedule
Day 01 of 07Land at OKA · Thu, Jun 10 · from JFK · 1 traveler
Renting a car? Check the license rules
Some licenses (FR/DE/CH/BE/TW) need a JAF translation, not an IDP — 5-min guide.
Stay
Ishigaki · 3 nights
Thu, Jun 10 → Sun, Jun 13 · 1 guest
14:00
EXPLORE
石垣公設市場
Stay ~1h 30m
Dive into the vibrant local culture with fresh seafood and traditional Okinawan delicacies. It's the perfect spot to start your journey by sampling local flavors and mingling with the locals.
Getting around, region by region
Your route mixes city and countryside — here's the best mode for each leg.
Ishigaki & Yaeyama · Days 1–3
Rural — a rental car reaches spots no train or bus serves.
Iriomote & Taketomi → Hateruma · Days 4–7
Small island — explore on foot, by bicycle or local taxi (ferry across).
Getting around
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Rental car recommended
Several stops on this route are in rural areas with limited rail access. A rental car from the nearest city hub gives you the freedom to reach places no bus serves.
Browse rental cars on Klook →⛴️
Ferry required
At least one destination is accessible only by ferry. Book in advance — island ferries sell out weeks ahead in peak season (Apr–May, Jul–Aug).
Browse ferry options on Klook →01 / 07
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Trip budget · お見積り
¥19,500–¥34,500 / person / day
¥135,000–¥240,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥5,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 12 travel legs and 6 hotel nights. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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